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EMAIL: ops@smithmaritime.us
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ADDRESS: P.O. Box 188
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Propulsion:
Main Engines: Three Mitsubishi S12R-Y1MPTA (New Dec 2008)
Marine Gears: Three ZF Gears fitted out with trolling valves for continuous shaft RPM control 0-260
Horsepower: 5000
Bollard Pull: 50 tons
Propellers: Three Bird-Johnson Props in Kort Nozzles
Bow Thruster: 100 HP
Capacity:
Diesel: 80,000 us gal.
Lube Oil : 1,000 us gal
Potable water: 8,000 us gal equipped with desalination plant 600 gal per day
Gear:
Tow Winch Primary: Almon Johnson, holding 2200’ of 2 ¼ or 56 mm towing wire
Tow Winch Secondary: Holding 1800’ of 2 ¼ or 56 mm towing wire
Stern Roller Heavy: 6’ diameter by 10’ long and able to deck a 15 ton anchor
Crane: One HIAB 1 ton Marine Crane
Tugger Air: 1 ton tugger to move rigging in place
Towing Gear: Bridles chain and wire / surge chain / portable running lights
Pushing Gear: Pushing gear for canal transits / harbor entrances
1 Outboard Rescue Launch
Satellite Communications: One Telaurus / Iridium
Hull:
Heavy reinforced ½” plate with 15 integral tanks, heavy rubber fendering
Anchors:
3000 Pound anchor with 6 shots of 1 ¼” chain able to anchor tug and tow / Bow windlass with capstan
Range:
Thirty days towing / Sixty days utility work
TUG ELSBETH III IS A VERY SMALL POWERFUL, AGILE SEA GOING TUG ABLE TO WITHSTAND
THE RIGORS OF SHIP AND BARGE TOWING OR OCEAN RESCUE SERVICE IN ALL WEATHER
CONDITIONS. ALL SYSTEMS IN TRIPLICATE FOR ENHANCED RELIABILITY. FULLY FITTED OUT
FOR EXTENDED SERVICE AT SEA OR IN DISTANT AND REMOTE LOCATIONS.